Foot Health & Orthotics Blog

Back to School, Back to Shoes!

For the team here at SoleScience, when we were kids, the most exciting part of the back-to-school season was new shoes. At any age, who doesn’t love a new pair of shoes? New shoes can be a great confidence booster, but they are just as important (if not more important) for foot health. As a…

Fall Shoe Update

Although it didn’t feel like much of a ‘summer’ weather-wise, we are slowly making the transition to fall. Which often means wearing different shoes than you usually wear through the summer months. Below we give some great suggestions from new running shoes on the market to more fashionable options to fit your custom orthotics.  …

The Insole Spectrum — from prefabricated to custom

There are a multitude of different insoles available on the market. Often called orthotics, arch supports or insoles, prefabricated shoe inserts come in all shapes and sizes. The most basic insoles only offer additional cushion and no substantial support, but others can offer quite a bit of relief. Varying in materials, size, shape and construction,…

Growing Feet: Children and Orthotics

In SoleScience’s clinical practice, our Pedorthists often see parents schedule an appointments for their children for gait assessments or custom orthotics for ‘preventative measures.’ But, as we all know, children’s bodies are perpetually growing, so is it really necessary for children to wear orthotic devices? Primarily, parents’ concerns are due to a child’s flat feet…

Injury Spotlight – Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy

What is tibialis posterior tendinopathy? The tibialis posterior muscle begins in the back of the lower leg. The muscle’s tendon runs around the inside of the ankle and inserts into various areas of the foot. This muscle supports the medial longitudinal arch of the foot (this is what’s typically referred to when you talk about…

Running Stride Length: Pain & Injuries

Running is one of the oldest defining physical capabilities of what it means to be human. For centuries, running has served purpose as a means for locomotion, hunting and gathering, physical activity, competition and recreational enjoyment. In the last few decades however, the desire to run further, faster and more frequently has contributed to a…

When to replace your shoes

A simple Google search on the topic of shoe replacement can provide you with many different answers. Everyone seems to have different time and distance figures they swear by. So how do you know when it’s the right time to replace your shoes? Is it the amount of mileage on your shoes, or is after…

Injury Spotlight – ITBFS

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) What is ITBFS? The iliotibial (IT) band is a large band of fascia (connective tissue under the skin that encloses, stabilizes, attaches, and separates the muscles) that extends from the outside margin of the pelvis, down the outside of the leg, attaching onto the top of the tibia (below the…

Upcoming events!

SoleScience is proud to once again be a sponsor for TWO events this coming weekend! On Saturday June 3rd, we will be sponsoring the Strathroy Middlesex General Hospital Foundation’s Dash of Colour for Health event. Join us for a 1K, 3K or 5K race followed by a burst of colour at the finish line. Always…

You Have a Pedorthist. Now, Who Else Can Help?

The human body is a complex system that often requires maintenance to keep it running smoothly, recover from injury or keep you running at full speed. SoleScience Pedorthists specialize in lower limb biomechanics in order to help keep you on your feet. While what we do is incredibly essential to your overall health, we also…

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